Welcome to our June 2024 Trivia Challenge! This month is bursting with significant commemorations that remind us of the strides we’ve made toward equality and the work still ahead. From celebrating Pride Month to reflecting on the historical importance of Juneteenth, June is a time to advocate for belonging, and learn more about the cultures and identities that shape our world.

Questions:

Question 1: Recognized in June, this U.S. holiday commemorates the day when the last enslaved African Americans learned they were free. What is this day known as?

• A) Emancipation Day
• B) Freedom Day
• C) Juneteenth
• D) Liberation Day

Question 2: June is internationally recognized as what month, celebrating LGBTQ+ rights and culture?

• A) Equality Month
• B) Pride Month
• C) Rainbow Month
• D) Diversity Month

Question 3: Which landmark U.S. Supreme Court case in 2015 granted same-sex couples the right to marry across all 50 states?

• A) Brown v. Board of Education
• B) Obergefell v. Hodges
• C) Roe v. Wade
• D) United States v. Windsor

Question 4: This term refers to an individual’s support for equality and inclusion of all people, regardless of their gender, race, or sexual orientation. What is it called?

• A) Activism
• B) Allyship
• C) Partnership
• D) Supportiveness

Question 5: This term describes unconscious expressions of bias or stereotypes toward members of marginalized groups. Often subtle, these actions can have a cumulative negative effect. What is it called?

• A) Implicit Bias
• B) Microaggressions
• C) Casual Discrimination
• D) Subtle Prejudice

Question 6: This principle is based on giving everyone the same resources, whereas ‘equity’ involves distributing resources based on the recipients’ needs. What is this principle called?

• A) Equality
• B) Justice
• C) Fairness
• D) Sameness

Question 7: What day during Pride Month is specifically dedicated to the visibility, dignity, and equality of transgender people?

• A) Trans Day of Remembrance
• B) Trans Day of Visibility
• C) Trans Day of Resilience
• D) Trans Day of Pride

Question 8: This concept focuses on the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender, often creating overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage. What is it called?

• A) Diversity
• B) Intersectionality
• C) Multiculturalism
• D) Cross-sectionality

Question 9: Which country became the first in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, marking a significant milestone in advancing LGBTQ+ rights?

• A) Thailand
• B) Japan
• C) Taiwan
• D) South Korea

Question 10: Celebrated on June 19th, this day is dedicated to raising awareness about the issues facing refugees worldwide. What is the name of this day?

• A) World Refugee Day
• B) International Migrants Day
• C) Global Asylum Seekers Day
• D) International Day of Solidarity with Refugees

To add an extra layer of fun and engagement, we’ve made the answers to our trivia quiz “invisible.” They are below, but in white text. So, as you figure out each answer, simply highlight the space next to the clue number to reveal the word. Happy solving!

Answers:

Question 1: C); Question 2: B); Question 3: B); Question 4: B); Question 5: b);

Question 6: A); Question 7: B); Question 8: B); Question 9: C); Question 10: A) 

We hope you enjoyed this challenge and learned something new along the way!